04/30/08 Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport, ME has an opening for a per diem Clinical Dietitian. This individual is needed to provide vacation coverage for our full-time Dietitian. This individual will provide patient care by assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients following the clinical nutrition process and established standards.  The Dietitian will also be educating patients and their families.

A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field and a State of Maine Dietetics license is required, along with six months of Clinical Nutrition Hospital experience, and expertise in individual and group education; registration through the ADA.

For immediate consideration, please apply on-line at www.penbayhealthcare.org or contact us at (207) 596-8288 with questions or for assistance. Penobscot Bay Medical Center is a proud member of the Pen Bay Healthcare family of services. EOE

04/17/08 Greenwood Center in Sanford, ME is seeking a per diem Dietary Consultant. We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, motivational individual to add to our team of elder care professionals. Major responsibilities include completion of nutritional assessments, maintaining resident nutritional care, and assisting the Food Service Director with inservice education. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional with a Registered Dietitian License. We offer competitive wages with a professional environment, YMCA corporate discount, and a flexible schedule.

If interested, call Rebecca Simpson, Employee Services Coordinator at 207-324-2273 or email resume to hr@greenwoodcenter.com. EOE

04/15/08 **REVISED POSTING** York Hospital is currently seeking applications for a full time Registered Dietitian. This is a 40 hour a week position. Clinical job responsibilities include performing nutritional assessment and intervention including TPN on a variety of disease conditions, and diet education on patients. Food production responsibilities include knowledge of variable diets and kitchen production. Qualified candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with State of Maine Licensure.

Job Specific Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assess patients for nutritional status.

2. Develop and evaluate nutritional plan working with all health care team members.

3. Provide patient and family education, including special diet and food/drug education.

4. Participate in team patient care meetings.

5. Provide nursing home consulting dietitian services.

6. Provide individual counseling for out-patients.

7. Provide community services which may include clinics, speaking requests, classes, etc.

8. Perform nutrition-related quality improvement functions.

9. Participate in menu planning. Review and approve all menus including modified

nutritional therapy to ensure nutritional adequacy and conformity to physician diet orders.

10. Perform administrative functions to assure efficient and accurate work flow.

11. Develop and maintain current, attractive, user-friendly patient hand-outs. Purchase appropriate reference materials.

12. Supervise accuracy of work performed by nutrition care assistants, dietitian assistants, dietetic technicians, and nutrition students.

Please fill out an online application at www.yorkhospital.com , fax resume to 207-351-2208 attn: Penny Landry or via e-mail to hr@yorkhospital.com. If you have any questions, please contact us at 207-351-2228.

04/09/08 Maine Pediatric Specialty Group (MPSG), a Maine Medical Partners practice, is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Countdown to Healthy Maine program. This is a part-time position (32 hrs weekly) and is benefits-eligible. Maine Medical Partners is Maine's largest multi-specialty medical group, with over 100 physicians and 600 staff located throughout 25 sites in Greater Portland.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Countdown Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for all nutrition care activities for the Countdown to a Healthy ME program. Using advanced knowledge in the area of specialization, performs nutrition assessments, develops and implements Care Plans and/or acts as a resource to medical staff. Provides ongoing support and nutrition care activities for various MPSG divisions, including but not limited to pediatric gastroenterology, nephrology, and pulmonary medicine.

Job Requirements

*Registered Dietitian
*Active license in the State of Maine
*Two to three years clinical experience, preferably in pediatrics.
*Ability to conduct educational programs and to counsel patients and family members.
*Good communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff.
*Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
*Flexibility to meet changing demands on a daily basis.
*Ability to maintain a professional manner even under stressful situations.
*Analytical ability to gather and interpret information necessary to resolve problems in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Contact Information

Abbie Graiver
Human Resource Specialist
Maine Medical Partners

Phone: 207-761-0650
fax: 761-0428

Email: mainemedicalpartners_HR@mmc.org

Website: www.mainemedicalpartners.org

Diet Technician positions:

There are no diet tech positions advertised at this time.

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